Hawaii is under severe weather warnings, including high winds, thunderstorms, and flash floods, as a storm approaches.
Mayor Kimo Alameda said in a statement that the proclamation allows for the county to streamline its response and coordinate resources as heavy rainfall and high winds are expected.
Dangerous flooding and landslides are possible over the next few days as moist air from Hawaii approaches the US west coast.
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